The innovation platform of the Free State of Saxony

We connect people with innovative ideas with those who support them.

futureSAX is the central point of contact in Saxony's start-up, transfer and innovation ecosystem.

Across industries and technologies, we focus on networking with the right contacts in our large futureSAX network, the broad and stimulating exchange of experience, the constant transfer of knowledge and technology and the improvement of innovation processes.

We want to make the innovative ideas, processes and products in the Free State visible, give them a stage and thus also strengthen Saxony's innovation culture.

We connect founders, companies, capital providers, transfer players and the younger generation with each other so that new things are constantly being created across the board.

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#IK25: The Saxon Innovation Conference

The Saxon Innovation Conference 2025 shows how Saxony is mastering the challenges of the future as a science and deep tech location.
With impulses on topics such as technology and capital transfer, artificial intelligence, leadership communication and EdTech, the conference offers practical approaches to make companies fit for the future.

Experience inspiring keynotes, exciting trends and concrete solutions for sustainable transformation. Cross-regional networking, targeted matches and a look at the goals for 2030 make the conference a platform for all those who shape innovation - in Saxony and beyond.

The entire Saxon innovation ecosystem united in one place for one day.

The Free State of Bavaria awards prizes to the best start-up concepts. The competition, which is open to all sectors and technologies, supports founders and young companies in developing their ideas further and making them visible.

The Saxon Transfer Award honors knowledge and technology providers who have contributed in a special way to the success of a transfer process from science to industry and have significantly strengthened the innovative power.

With the Saxon Innovation Award, the Free State of Saxony recognizes companies that have brought innovative products, services, processes, procedures or business models to market.

Innovation culture in Saxony

The culture of innovation is a key and driving force for sustainably strengthening Saxony's innovative strength. Ideas are born in minds and are a prerequisite for agile transfer and start-up activities. Let's use this energy TOGETHER and make it more visible (to the outside world) in order to position Saxony as one of the hotspots for future-oriented ideas and innovations in Europe and thus actively help shape the world of tomorrow.

The innovation radar makes ideas visible across all sectors and technologies and throughout Saxony and presents innovative Saxon companies.

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Call for pitches for Saxon start-ups seeking capital

Apply up to and including 28.09.25 for one of the coveted pitch places at our networking events with investors.

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